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title: "VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: MODE 5 IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE (IFF) INTERIM IN SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS)"
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# VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE: MODE 5 IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE (IFF) INTERIM IN SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fd9ab9f-f0bc-45ba-bc6c-3003a1d3cb4c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE for a procurement process titled MODE 5 IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE (IFF) INTERIM IN SERVICE SUPPORT. The contract falls under the industry category of Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, with maintenance and repair services. The procurement method is direct, using a Single tender action approach. The contract period is set to start on October 1, 2025, and end on September 30, 2027, with a tender deadline of September 30, 2025.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence provides a business opportunity for organisations involved in the supply and support of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) hardware, software, and ancillaries. Businesses offering maintenance services in the communication equipment sector will find this tender well-suited for potential growth. The direct procurement method allows for a focused approach, and the 2-year contract duration with a possible extension offers stability for interested suppliers.

## Notice

VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE (VTN) TO PLACE A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR MODE 5 IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE (IFF) INTERIM IN SERVICE SUPPORT (ISS). Air Platform Systems Delivery Team (APS DT), part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a 2-year (with an additional 1-year option) interim in service support contract with Leonardo Electronics UK Ltd (LEUK) for the through-life support of LEUK supplied Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) hardware, software, ancillaries and training systems. This includes maintenance, technical engineering, software support, training, and associated software updates. LEUK are responsible for the delivery, embodiment and platform integration of this capability across multiple domains and platforms to provide critical operational capability to Defence. The Authority has determined this single source contract is excluded from Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 under Regulation7(1)(a) in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A) (a). In addition, a "Warlike Stores" exemption under regulation 6(3A) (b) applies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3288ff-8f39-47eb-ac60-71bc078470cd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3288ff-8f39-47eb-ac60-71bc078470cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3288ff-8f39-47eb-ac60-71bc078470cd
  6th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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